Immigration News


  by Women and Gender Equality Canada   from cic

Government of Canada announces community capacity and project funding for LGBTQ2 organizations 

The Government of Canada continues to work with LGBTQ2 communities and all our partners to protect LGBTQ2 rights and build a safer, more equitable, and consciously more inclusive Canada. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced an extension of up to $7.5 million for community capacity funding.
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BC PNP Tech draw: 126 immigration invitations issued

British Columbia invited 126 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 1. The invitations were issued through the BC PNP Tech, which is a stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The BC PNP is an economic immigration pathway used by the province of British Columbia to attract experienced, high-demand foreign […]

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  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

Government of Canada supports the expansion of Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park and boosts conservation efforts

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, and Chief Peter Powder of the Mikisew Cree First Nation announced a large expansion of the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park in Northern Alberta. Through $5.3 million in funding under the Canada Nature Fund, the Mikisew Cree First Nation and the Government of Alberta have expanded the park’s existing western border.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Canada and FCM invest in stronger asset management in New Brunswick communities

The Government of Canada is investing $590,510 in 17 New Brunswick communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). As Canada moves toward a strong recovery, these projects will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Minister Hutchings and MP Jones to announce high-speed Internet projects in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in North West River and the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador. A media availability will follow.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Quebec issues 322 invitations in new Arrima draw

Quebec invited 322 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on January 27. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited these immigration candidates to apply under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Candidates had to have profiles in the Arrima Expression of Interest system with scores of at least […]

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Québec lance 322 nouvelles invitations via Arrima

Québec a invité 322 personnes candidates à présenter une demande de sélection permanente le 27 janvier. Il s’agit de la deuxieme ronde d’invitations de l’année dans le cadre du Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec (PRTQ). Le ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) a invité les personnes candidates qui avaient […]

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  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

New EV Chargers Coming to Alberta

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $2-million investment in the SouthGrow Regional Initiative to support the deployment and installation of up to 110 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Alberta. This investment, which will make EV charging more accessible to all, will be funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Alberta releases new January PNP draw results

Alberta invited 350 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 18, its second draw of the year. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 346. Invited candidates may be eligible for a provincial nomination under the Alberta Express Entry stream. If they get the […]

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  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

Minister Guilbeault to make an important announcement on the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold a virtual press conference to make an important announcement for the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park. He will be joined by Chief Peter Powder of the Mikisew Cree First Nation and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.
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Canada’s PNP immigration results for January 2022

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are off to a strong start in 2022 with more than 4,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination issued last month. The PNP is an immigration program jointly administered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. It offers Canadian provinces and territories the opportunity to create their own immigration streams […]

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